Mobile testing site returns to Pitlochry
FRIDAY, 19 NOVEMBER, 2021
Immediate release
Mobile COVID-19 testing unit returns to Pitlochry
The mobile COVID-19 testing van is returning to Pitlochry on a weekly basis from Monday 22 November. The unit will be located Atholl Road Car Park every Monday and will operate from 10am to 4pm.
The mobile testing units offer lateral flow testing and are available for anyone who does not have symptoms of COVID-19.
The testing sites are walk-in and there is no need to book an appointment. However, to make the process quicker, you can book in advance and pre-register your details by phoning 119.
Updated timetable for mobile COVID-19 testing sites in Perth & Kinross:
Day |
Time | |
Atholl Road Car Park, Pitlochry |
Monday 22 November |
10am-4pm |
Aberfeldy Community Fire Station |
Tuesday |
10am-2pm |
Atholl Street Car Park, Dunkeld |
Wednesday |
10am-4pm |
Davie Park, Blairgowrie |
Thursday |
10am-4pm |
Auchterarder Fire Station |
Friday |
10am-4pm |
Kinross Fire Station |
Saturday |
10am-4pm |
Perth Community Fire Station |
Sunday |
10am-4pm |
In addition to the mobile testing vans, there are other ways for people in Perth & Kinross to get tested.
Permanent testing venues
Testing is also available every day from 8am to 8pm for anyone whether you have symptoms or not at the following locations. People can book a test via nhsinform.scot or by calling 119.
• Thimblerow Car Park
• Broxden Park and Ride
Collect a test
You can also collect a rapid test kit (LFD) from the permanent testing venues. LFD kits to self-test at home are now also available from community pharmacies. People can find out which pharmacies are taking part by going to NHS inform, following a link and entering their postcode.
The testing sites are safe and secure, with strict hygiene measures in place. Staff on site will support people through the testing process which involves self-administering a swab test. Full instructions will be provided. Testing is quick and easy with results communicated to people by text message 24 to 48 hours after the test.
Anyone who receives a positive PCR test result will be asked to self-isolate. Dedicated support is available to anyone who needs to self-isolate, including food packages and financial support. Further advice and information on what support is available for people who need to self-isolate is available from www.nhsinform.scot or www.taysidecares.co.uk
More information on the testing programme is available at www.covidtayside.scot.nhs.uk and www.taysidecares.co.uk
Contact:
NHS Tayside Communications
(01382) 424138
